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DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-29 11:00:00 2026-08-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Vogt Auction Vogt Auction : DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs https://bid.vogtauction.com/auctions/vogt-auction/day-one-the-collection-of-charline-red-mccombs-23866
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Lot 452

Red McCombs | Spanish American War Colt M1894 38 DA Revolver W/ Holster

Estimate: $400 - $800
Starting Bid
$200

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Serial: 1162
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1892)
Model: US Army Model 1894
Caliber: 38 Special
Barrel Length: 6 in.
OAL: 11 in.
Condition: Good-Antique; grips have pressure dents & scratches throughout; scratches, loss of finish & holster wear throughout; cylinder drag marks with some fouling in chambers; bore is mostly good & bright with some isolated pitting
Includes: leather holster
Marked: "L.E.B." & "R.A.C." on left side of frame behind hammer; "N.J." above trigger guard; "P" & "R.A.C." on barrel & cylinder; "2" / "TR" / "48" on left grip panel along with cartouche; "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1894 No 61162" on butt; "US" in circle on holster; "2.P.C.C." / "N.G.P." / "73" on holster

Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate

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